In the video, the two teens are arguing inside the classroom while the teacher attempts to calm the situation down. As they are yelling, one student appears to back away while the other student decks the teacher in the face. After punching the teacher, he walks out of the classroom while cursing as she follows him out of the door.

“School administrators at Frederick Douglass High School continue to investigate a physical altercation that took place today when a teacher was struck by a student following a verbal exchange. Ensuring a safe teaching and learning environment for our students and staff is paramount to City Schools. Upon reviewing the incident, school administrators will apply disciplinary action in accordance with Baltimore City Public Schools’ Code of Conduct.”